Have you ever had one of those days where you stop, gobsmacked by something or someone? By something so simple that you say to yourself, OMG, why didn’t I think of that? Years ago, I did, and frankly, it changed my life. I can’t remember all the circumstances surrounding it. Still, I remember someone on […]
There’s a feeling of spaciousness – no matter how fleeting- that we all get when we finish de-cluttering, filing, organizing, alphabetizing, or even tidying up. Right? Whether it’s cleaning the house, sorting the garage or mancave, tidying the backyard, straightening the bills, harnessing the contents in that darn drawer in the kitchen, or even just […]
Last week, the world gasped collectively. The Festering Orange Felon is back for another four years. How the hell did that happen? Sitting as a northern neighbour, watching for themes, not details and having personally voted nearly 600 times (federally, provincially, municipally, and in referendums), I have a theory. This theory has come about because […]
When you are confronted with something (like a problem or obstacle), have you ever stopped and asked out loud, ‘What if’ ….. we did it this way/ that way or differently? Your answer is no if you’re like nearly 91% of the population. However, if you belong to the small sliver of people who like […]
Last weekend, I received yet another 30-page report purporting to make my efforts more efficient, effective, and excellent. “The reach has continued to decline steadily for two years. Every. Single. Month. The algorithm was tweaked yet again in favour of engagement.” Translation to English: “The social media tech bros have not finished squeezing every bit […]
“I am so busy.” Do you say these four words sporadically or nearly every day? I’m curious because I hear them ad nauseum from almost everyone I bump into. Did you know that in Japanese writing, the characters for “busy” are composed of the characters for ‘soul’ and ‘loss’? This literal translation is a stark […]
Have you ever bought an exotic, expensive plant or tree for your garden and watched it fail to grow into its advertised and expected glory? Hubby and I bought a very costly tree for our backyard a few years ago, and this year, it failed to leaf out. Apparently, there were a few things we […]
You might have read on the news lately that weight control drugs like Ozempic are now approved for kids 12 years and up. Sadly, the under-12 group is still waiting to get approval. Say WHAT? I recently stumbled across a bunch of US-based statistics. Neither Canadians nor Europeans should feel smug, though, because Canada is […]
Our lived experiences hold immense power, shaping our beliefs and influencing our decisions. I have never and will never EVER buy a Ford vehicle. Let me tell you why. In my late twenties, I contacted the Ford organization to find out what we needed to do to make Ford a preferred supplier for our rather […]
Long ago, my mother was called to the school office to account for my strange actions. I politely stood up in class and lectured the teacher about changing directions without notifying anyone. Our classroom had raised so much money for the purchase of a hamster, food and related paraphernalia that he decided he was the […]